Fix InstallShield Error Codes 1607 or 1628 on Windows 11/10

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When yous effort to install a Microsoft Game, you notice that yous are unable to do so, and you lot receive an fault message, then this could probably exist because your InstallShield application could take become corrupted or damaged.

The error message yous receive after you commencement the installation could be any of the following two:

Error – 1607: Unable to install InstallShield Scripting Runtime

Mistake – 1628: Failed to consummate installation

If you face this consequence, try the post-obit suggestions:

i] Rename the InstallShield folder

Open the \Program Files\Common Files\ folder
Right-click the Installshield folder
Rename it as InstallShield-old
Effort to install the game.

two] Install the latest Windows Installer bundle

Download the latest .msu or .exe file for your version of Windows, install it and then come across.

3] Manually close these 2 processes

Open the Task Manager, locate idriver.exe and msiexec.exe.
Right-click on them and select End Procedure.

4] Create a new user business relationship

Create a new user account that has administrative rights. Then, use this new user account to install the game and run into if that helps.

five] Install in Clean Boot State

Effort to install the plan in Make clean Kicking State. If it helps good, else you may demand to manually troubleshoot further in that state.

Hope it helps!

Related read: 1152, Error extracting files to the temporary location – InstallShield fault.

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Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP. Please read the unabridged post & the comments first, create a Organization Restore Signal before making whatever changes to your system & be careful nigh any 3rd-party offers while installing freeware.